lock·jaw /ˈlɑkˌʤɔ/
破傷風之一種,牙關緊閉症
lock·jaw /ˈlɑkˌʤɔ/ 名詞
牙關緊閉,破傷風
Lock·jaw n. Med. A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus; trismus.
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lockjaw
n : an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system
caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of
the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late
stages [syn: tetanus]